Tornadoes in Lamar County
The Storm Prediction Center records 50 tornadoes whose paths touched Lamar County, Texas between 1957 and 2025. They killed 13 people and injured 246. The busiest month is April, with 18 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 2 April 1982. The most recent was on 20 May 2025.
- 50tornadoes
- 13deaths
- 246injuries
- 551per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Lamar County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 21 | 42% |
| F1 / EF1 | 7 | 14% |
| F2 / EF2 | 17 | 34% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 3 | 6% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Lamar County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 7 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 15 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Lamar County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Paris, Texas tornado2 April 1982, F4, 10 deaths, 170 injuries, 23 miles long
- Longest path: Roxton, Texas tornado4 November 2022, EF4, 11 injuries, 44.7 miles long
- Most recent: Texas tornado20 May 2025, EF0, 0.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lamar County
- Paris, Texas tornado2 April 1982, F4, 10 deaths, 170 injuries, 23 miles long
- Ector, Texas tornado2 April 1982, F3, 1 death, 1 injury, 32 miles long
- Roxton, Texas tornado4 November 2022, EF4, 11 injuries, 44.7 miles long
- Toco, Texas tornado13 May 1981, F4, 30 injuries, 8.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.